Seongdong-gu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Seoul Forest
Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.
Hangang Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hangang Park, a lovely green space in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Ttukseom-ro
Ttukseom-ro is just one of the places to see in Seoul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums.
Hanyang University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hanyang University during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Cheonggyecheon Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cheonggyecheon Museum during your travels in Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Hanyang University Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Hanyang University Museum during your trip to Seoul. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
SEOUL Mobile Public Transport Card for Subway and Bus
Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup (NK Museum & Susp. Bridge)
DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korea Museum opt. Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Seongdong-gu
Cullinan Hotel and Spa
The room was dirty. The staff was super super super nice accommodating. There was no hot tub. It was a bathtub. The water didn’t work. It was cold. It was a terrible experience because it was like nine or 10° in Korea at that time. I was excited because in the ad it says Jacuzzi look at the ad and ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Amazing location and very well-maintained hotel. Very clean rooms and high-end technology in the rooms. Very happy with the location, good staff, and amazing property to stay.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Highly recommended! We will check in again if we will be back in Korea :)
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
They have everything you need. Location was excellent. Close to the market but not in it. Close ton everything else. The restaurants in the area are really good!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun
We enjoyed our 4 night stay at ENA Suite Hotel. The hotel is centrally located wh easy access to metro and bus stations. The hotel staffs were very friendly and helpful. There are several restaurants within walking distance. The hotel's location is very convenient.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seongdong-gu
Dongdaemun-gu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.
Seongsu-dong
While you're in Seongsu-dong, take in top sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Gwanghui-dong
While you're in Gwanghui-dong, take in top sights like Migliore Mall and jump on the metro at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to see more of the city.
Jung-gu
Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are top sights in Jung-gu, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Chungmuro Station to see more sights in the area.
Euljiro-dong
While you're in Euljiro-dong, take in top sights like Chungmu-ro or Cheonggyecheon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euljiro 4-ga Station or Euljilo 3-ga Station.
Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong
While you're in Jongno-1.2.3.4 ga-dong, take in top sights like Insa-dong or Gwangjang Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Anguk Station or Jongno 3-ga Station.
